{"title":"Defining the linkage specialist role in the HIV care cascade","authors":"Katherine Pincura, C. Okafor","doi":"10.1080/15381501.2019.1599749","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15381501.2019.1599749","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract As stakeholders embrace the efficiency of early disease detection and linkage to care services, corresponding demand for linkage specialists necessitates a clearer understanding of what defines and differentiates this role from the similar work of social workers and epidemiologists. The purpose of the present literature review was to identify the most frequently cited duties, knowledge, skills and abilities required of linkage specialists in employment advertisements and described in peer-reviewed literature. We conducted searches using Google, MEDLINE with Full Text, Academic Search Complete, Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition, SocINDEX with Full Text, Social Sciences Full Text, and PubMed with MEDLINE. Two reviewers applied exclusion criteria and assessed search returns. Employment ads for linkage specialists and disease intervention specialists most often described linkage to care, client education, and maintenance of client data. The linkage specialist role can be cultivated through its roots in disease detection and programmatic development.","PeriodicalId":44452,"journal":{"name":"Journal of HIV-AIDS & Social Services","volume":"18 1","pages":"146 - 165"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2019-04-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/15381501.2019.1599749","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42299088","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Socioeconomic disparities associated with awareness, access, and usage of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis among Latino MSM ages 21–30 in San Antonio, TX","authors":"Moctezuma García, G. Saw","doi":"10.1080/15381501.2019.1607795","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15381501.2019.1607795","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract HIV continues to disproportionately affect Latino men who have sex with men (MSM) and disparities are even greater in the South. This study examines the implications of socioeconomic status (SES) associated with awareness, access, and usage of PrEP. Latino MSM (N = 154) from San Antonio, TX, completed a self-administered survey. Results revealed that PrEP uptake was significantly lower for low SES Latino MSM. PrEP related barriers included lack of awareness, stigmas, and side effects. Findings underscore the importance for a multisystemic approach to enhance awareness and access of PrEP for Latino MSM with varying levels of SES in the South.","PeriodicalId":44452,"journal":{"name":"Journal of HIV-AIDS & Social Services","volume":"18 1","pages":"206 - 211"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2019-04-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/15381501.2019.1607795","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42293209","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
R. Osei-Yeboah, Miranda Adedze, R. Bannor, Edwina Takyibea Opoku, P. Akweongo
{"title":"HIV prevalence variations in mining communities in Ghana","authors":"R. Osei-Yeboah, Miranda Adedze, R. Bannor, Edwina Takyibea Opoku, P. Akweongo","doi":"10.1080/15381501.2019.1599748","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15381501.2019.1599748","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract This paper aimed at providing evidence on the variations in HIV prevalence in mining communities in Ghana. Purposive sampling was used for collection of data. Five years records (2011–2015) were reviewed and data on age, sex, date of HIV screening, results and location were extracted from hospital registers and entered electronically for analysis. Findings emerging from this study suggest high HIV prevalence in mining communities in Ghana. This study also identified a decline in routine HIV testing. The study suggests means to tailor public health efforts to improve HIV testing in mining communities. Transactional sexual activities among women and the younger generations may account for the high HIV prevalence according to findings from this study.","PeriodicalId":44452,"journal":{"name":"Journal of HIV-AIDS & Social Services","volume":"18 1","pages":"129 - 145"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2019-04-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/15381501.2019.1599748","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48484371","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Professionally Moderated, Psychoeducational, Web-Based Support for Women Living with HIV: An Exploratory Study","authors":"M. Ghabrial, C. Classen, Julie D. Maggi","doi":"10.1080/15381501.2018.1530628","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15381501.2018.1530628","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Women living with HIV (WLWH) face stress and stigma due to their HIV status, and web-based support groups may provide a beneficial means for connection and education. This paper presents an exploratory study examining the feasibility and potential benefits of a professionally moderated, psychoeducational, web-based support group for WLWH. Ten women participated and the average number of weekly posts was 13.38. Active participants were more likely to be White and have a history of suicidality/self-harm. Findings suggest that future implementations may lead to improvements in depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic growth. Results substantiate prior research and provide a foundation for future interventions.","PeriodicalId":44452,"journal":{"name":"Journal of HIV-AIDS & Social Services","volume":"18 1","pages":"1 - 25"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2019-01-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/15381501.2018.1530628","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44213493","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The hidden burden of HIV in the undocumented immigrant population of the United States","authors":"Shafaq Jawed, Uzair Yaqoob","doi":"10.1080/15381501.2018.1553748","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15381501.2018.1553748","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract In the United States, approximately 1.1 million people have HIV, and 15% of them are unaware of their disease. The United States has one of the larger populations of undocumented residents in the world. These undocumented residents pose an equal risk of HIV infection and transmission as U.S. citizens. Migration status, strict policies, fear of deportation, and low-income status prevents these individuals from seeking HIV screening and treatment options.For the United States to achieve robust HIV prevention and treatment, more organizations and services are needed to address HIV infections and transmissions among undocumented residents.","PeriodicalId":44452,"journal":{"name":"Journal of HIV-AIDS & Social Services","volume":"18 1","pages":"106 - 109"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2019-01-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/15381501.2018.1553748","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46122068","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Childbearing dilemma among married HIV-infected women in Iran; qualitative study","authors":"Nooshin Zarei, H. Joulaei, M. Ghoreishi","doi":"10.1080/15381501.2019.1584139","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15381501.2019.1584139","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Despite the possibility of having HIV-infected children and the vulnerability of families, women living with HIV/AIDS still tend to have children. The aim of this study was to explore the childbearing experiences among women living with HIV in Fars, Iran. This is a qualitative content analysis. Twenty-two participants were selected from the married HIV-infected women who referred to the Voluntary Counseling and Testing (VCT) center in Fars province. The concept of “childbearing dilemma” consist of “childbearing stimulants” and “childbearing deterrents,” which emerged from women’s descriptions of the childbearing decision. Different motives and obstacles affected their decision. Interestingly, financial problems were not mentioned as a significant issue and the decision to have a child was an emotional factor rather than financial. Hence, understanding the motives and obstacles is important, and the decision to have a child is anyone’s right, which should not be deprived of.","PeriodicalId":44452,"journal":{"name":"Journal of HIV-AIDS & Social Services","volume":"18 1","pages":"48 - 60"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2019-01-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/15381501.2019.1584139","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47651927","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nooshin Zarei, H. Joulaei, M. Ghoreishi, M. Dianatinasab
{"title":"Religious beliefs and HIV-related stigma: Considerations for healthcare providers","authors":"Nooshin Zarei, H. Joulaei, M. Ghoreishi, M. Dianatinasab","doi":"10.1080/15381501.2019.1588823","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15381501.2019.1588823","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Globally, the stigmatic behavior toward people living with HIV(PLHIV) has marginalized them. The aim of this study was to determine the effects of religious beliefs and demographic variables on healthcare providers’ stigmatic perspectives towards PLHIV. A total of 575 healthcare providers in Shiraz completed a structured questionnaire. Data were analyzed using the STATA package. The findings indicated a significant association between the stigmatic perspective of healthcare providers and their religious beliefs (p < 0.05). The multiple regression analysis showed that, after controlling effects of other variables, only religious beliefs was significantly linked with the stigmatic view (p = 0.001). In addition, social class and marital status were predictors, but they had a significant association with stigmatic view (p > 0.05). To reduce stigma and discrimination, training healthcare providers is inevitable. Thus, a program with a focus on the rights of PLHIV should be implemented to help healthcare providers deal with PLHIV without any stigma or discrimination.","PeriodicalId":44452,"journal":{"name":"Journal of HIV-AIDS & Social Services","volume":"18 1","pages":"102 - 90"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2019-01-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/15381501.2019.1588823","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48834793","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Zhiwen Xiao, Xiaoming Li, S. Qiao, Yuejiao Zhou, Zhiyong Shen
{"title":"Factors associated with adherence to antiretroviral therapy among HIV + Patients in Guangxi, China","authors":"Zhiwen Xiao, Xiaoming Li, S. Qiao, Yuejiao Zhou, Zhiyong Shen","doi":"10.1080/15381501.2019.1584138","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15381501.2019.1584138","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract This study employed logistic regression to examine the factors that predict medication adherence among a total of 2,146 HIV-infected individuals who were receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART) in Guangxi, China. Of these participants, 1,388 patients (64.7%) did not miss any medication dose. Medication-specific social support (OR = 1.50, 95% CI: 1.05–2.13), no/less experience of influential side effects (OR = 1.38, 95% CI: 1.05–1.81), and direct coping (OR = 1.11, 95% CI: 1.01–1.22) are significant predictors of never missing doses. However, longer duration of receiving ART (OR = 1.60, 95% CI: 1.00–2.57), ever use of synthetic drugs (OR = 2.70, 95% CI: 1.58–4.61), and actively social support seeking (OR = .95, 95% CI: .90–.99) are significant predictors of ever missing adherence. HIV treatment and care in Guangxi should address potential treatment fatigue, offer medication-specific social support, and help patients to prevent, reduce, or manage side effects of treatment. Continuing research is greatly needed on the influence of coping strategies on medication adherence.","PeriodicalId":44452,"journal":{"name":"Journal of HIV-AIDS & Social Services","volume":"18 1","pages":"26 - 47"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2019-01-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/15381501.2019.1584138","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45078323","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Zachary Giano, R. Hubach, Hunter J. Meyers, Kyle Deboy, Joseph M. Currin, Denna L. Wheeler, Julie M. Croff
{"title":"Rural Men Who Have Sex with Men’s (MSM) Experiences and Preferences for Outreach Health Programming","authors":"Zachary Giano, R. Hubach, Hunter J. Meyers, Kyle Deboy, Joseph M. Currin, Denna L. Wheeler, Julie M. Croff","doi":"10.1080/15381501.2019.1584141","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15381501.2019.1584141","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Rural men who have sex with men (MSM) are particularly vulnerable to HIV/STI infections, though most outreach efforts to reach MSM have been focused on urban populations. More attention is needed to study effective ways of reaching/recruiting rural MSM, yet little is known about their preferences; particularly as studies show significant differences in the behaviors and perceptions of rural versus urban MSM. Our study uses a qualitative instrument to gauge what outreach methods are most effective from the perspective of 40, rural MSM. Outreach facilitators included online marketing, emphasizing rural areas, while outreach barriers included traditional forms of print media/advertising, or anything that may jeopardize anonymity. Implications for future outreach in rural areas and limitations are also discussed.","PeriodicalId":44452,"journal":{"name":"Journal of HIV-AIDS & Social Services","volume":"18 1","pages":"80 - 89"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2019-01-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/15381501.2019.1584141","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48465330","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Holding On: African American Women Surviving HIV/AIDS","authors":"Jallicia Jolly","doi":"10.1080/15381501.2018.1553747","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15381501.2018.1553747","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":44452,"journal":{"name":"Journal of HIV-AIDS & Social Services","volume":"18 1","pages":"103 - 105"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2019-01-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/15381501.2018.1553747","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49284652","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}